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Source: World Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Published: 10/16/2018. This web page provides information about the Caribbean meeting of the geographically dispersed III Global Conference on Health and Climate Change: Special Focus on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Grenada from October 16-17, 2018. Participants were scheduled to discuss and identify actions and indicators for an Action Plan on Health and Climate Change to be implemented in the Caribbean. (Text)
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Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] (CDC NIOSH). Published: 10/5/2018. This web page provides information about using naloxone, an effective drug for reversing opioid overdoses, in the workplace. It was created to help employers and workers understand the risk of opioid overdose and help them decide if they should establish a workplace naloxone availability and use program. Categories are Background, Opioids and Work, Considering a Workplace Naloxone Use Program, and Establishing a Program. The resource also provides References and Resources. (Text)
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Source: United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Secretariat (UNISDR). Published: 10/2018. This 112-page guide has been prepared to support the implementation of the Sendai Framework, and raise awareness on the importance of river basin management and transboundary cooperation in disaster risk reduction, while taking into account climate change adaptation. It provides information on steps that governments in particular at the different levels can take to harness the values of river basin management and transboundary cooperation, together with good practices and lessons learned in this field. (PDF)
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health (CDC NCEH). Published: 9/17/2018. This web page discusses the growth of mold after natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods, when excess moisture and standing water contribute to the growth of mold in homes and other buildings. When returning to a home that has been flooded, be aware that mold may be present and may be a health risk. The resource details the possible health effects of exposure to mold, and how to safely prevent mold growth. (Text)
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health (CDC NCEH). Published: 9/13/2018. This web page provides information about floodwater and standing waters after a disaster or emergency, which can be dangerous and can make people vulnerable to infectious diseases, chemical hazards, and injuries. It details how people can protect themselves from the risks brought by floodwater, including injuries, infection of open wounds and rashes, diarrheal diseases, animal and insect bites, and possible chemicals. (Text)
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Source: Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE). Published: 9/2018. This 42-page report provides information about the 2017 Epidemiology Capacity Assessment (ECA) conducted to assess numeric and functional applied public health epidemiology capacity in the United States and its territories. In 2017, the ECA instrument was tailored for local health department use and administered in collaboration with the Big Cities Health Coalition to its member health departments. Departments discuss how they have worked on issues from Ebola to Zika, hurricanes, and flooding, with Hepatitis A on the horizon. (PDF)
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Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Published: 9/2018. This web page provides information and guidance about mold and moisture for homes, schools, and multifamily and commercial buildings, and how molds can have a big impact on indoor air quality and health. It includes links to pages for Resources for Health Professionals, and Schools and Commercial Buildings. (Text)
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Source: World Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Published: 3/2018. This 58-page report, which covers the period December 2015–December 2016, outlines the response of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), regional office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), to the epidemic of Zika virus in the Americas, and presents some of the milestones achieved during this period. Chapter topics include Research Activities to Advance Knowledge Related to the Zika Virus Outbreak, and Lessons Learned from the Zika Virus Emergency Response. (PDF)
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health (CDC NCEH). Published: 12/30/2017. This fact sheet provides information and answers to questions about mold, and the environmental and health effects of mold. It discusses types of mold, how mold affects people, and molds in the home, workplace, and school. (Text)
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